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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.52, 14.51 and 6.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.52, 14.51 and 6.87 is: 9.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.52 : 14.51 = 6.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.52/14.51 = 6.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.52x = 14.51 × 6.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.52x = 99.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.65/10.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.48

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